Top 10 Bobs

The bob hairstyle can be traced back to the early 1900s and was popular with filmstars in the roaring 20s, it was not considered as generally respectable, but rather a rebellious statement of independence in younger women.

Throughout the following years the bob was styled in various versions, curled or waved, with a fringe or short at the nape of the neck.

In the 1930s women started to wear their hair longer and the bob became no longer fashionable.

In the early 60s legendary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon revived the style with chic swingy bobs, creating iconic styles for Mary Quant, Nancy Kwan and Janette Scott to name just a few of the celebrities he transformed.

The bob was revived in the 2006 when Madonna adopted the style and variations were created, such as the Pob, after Victoria Beckham cut her hair into an A-line bob.

Todate many celebrities including Rihanna, Britney Spears and Jenny McCarthy have all embraced the style, with different adaptations, such as a shaggy bob layered with a razor and messy or a longer shoulder length version known as a lob.

We have selected our top 10 trending bob hairstyles to inspire you, whether you opt for a short, blunt or long lob, straight or messy we have so many bob hairstyles for you to choose from, to help you transform your looks into this seasons hottest style.